nounfemininepl: retrações
retraction
1. The act of drawing back or withdrawing something
The retraction of the landing gear happened smoothly.
A retração do trem de pouso ocorreu suavemente.
2. A formal statement withdrawing or disavowing a previous claim or assertion
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false story.
O jornal emitiu uma retração da história falsa.
3. Contraction or shrinkage, especially of muscles or materials
Muscle retraction can occur after an injury.
A retração muscular pode ocorrer após uma lesão.
4. Withdrawal or reduction in economic, political, or social activity
There was a retraction in consumer spending this quarter.
Houve uma retração nos gastos dos consumidores este trimestre.
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